Best Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread Recipe

Trinidad sweet bread is a dense, rustic bread made with fresh coconut, raisins, mixed fruit and spices. It is made in Trinidad especially during the holidays including Christmas and Easter but great for an all year long snack or breakfast. My sweet bread recipe results in a bread that's addictive and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. A perfect balance of texture and flavors!
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Ria's Sweet Bread Recipe
4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 cups brown sugar, plus 2 tbs
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tbs grated ginger, optional
¼ tsp Himalayan salt
3 cups finely grated coconut (14 oz)
½ cup seedless dark raisins
½ cup candied mix fruit, optional (mis peel)
½ cup (1 stick) organic sweet cream butter, melted¬
3/4 cup evaporated milk, or more as needed
1 tbs pure vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten, optional
Bowl, measuring cup, measuring spoon, 2 (9x5) baking pans,
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
1. Grease two bread pans (9x5) or one large and one small and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
3. Stir in coconut, raisins and mixed fruit (if using).
4. In a measuring cup, add evaporated milk, eggs if using, melted butter and whisk to combine. Add to dry ingredients and mix just until combined. The dough should be slightly sticky, if not add more evaporated milk. If you are not using the eggs, you will definitely need to use more evaporated milk.
5. Divide dough, form into a loaf with your hands and place in prepared pans. Place in the oven and bake until fully cooked, the outside is dark golden brown and a toothpick or skewer comes out clean, about 60 - 90 mins.
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[@esampson2369]

I tried your recipe last week and it turned out beautifully. I served it to friends and one comment from a Trini friend was "this reminds of how my grandma made it". Another (from India) said "I could eat a slice with afternoon tea everyday". I'll be making another soon as it's all gone and Xmas is weeks away. Thanks, Ria. 🇨🇦

[@CookingWithRia]

Happy to hear and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Always appreciated! 🥰

[@shivanasoodeen6128]

Tried your recipe yesterday and it was the first time i ever made sweet bread. It came out amazinggggg! Thank you so much!

[@alicagilbert3107]

Omg Ria! This is by far the best I've seen so far in sweet bread. Just how I like it. Will be trying your recipe.

[@SallyDenoon]

I followed this recipe today. It tasted excellent. 10/10 Thank you so much. I will try your other dishes for sure.

[@abdulrokib786]

I haven’t had it in a while. I bought a mill grinder thanks to you. Plus managed to get a Sill Fata (sill and Lorha) from my cousin sis who gave one that belonged to her mum. I’m so proud of these heritage passed. I hope you have a wonderful Xmas. X

[@elizabeth70001]

Hello, I tried this recipe and I absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for your time and effort. Appreciate you!

[@lylinbest948]

Hi Ria only one word to describe this bread "perfection". Thanks for sharing,keep self and family safe.

[@chrisj2511]

You made it look so easy - I will definitely try. Thank you!

[@rekhaseenarine5696]

I am definitely going to give it a try, it's looks delicious.

[@donnathorne9607]

Hi Ria. I have tried your sweet bread recipe twice and its a wonderful recipe and I love it💕.Thank you for sharing.

[@Crabtree1844]

Ria: I like those baking trays. That sweet bread, served with ginger tea without sugar is the in thing!

[@andyphagoo8886]

It looks absolutely amazing... Thank you very much for posting

[@trishasutherland4922]

Thanks so much for sharing Ria! Followed this recipe and fry bake today and it was fantastic! Looking forward to making more dishes! You inspire me! 🤗

[@leothaking3007]

Ria, I am looking forward for the day that you will come out with a cookbook. 🙏🏽EVERY recipe I have tried of yours always comes out great.! Thank you so very much. P.s. Still having trouble with my dhalpourie roti, I just cannot get that soft rotie like yours 😔

[@CookingWithRia]

Thank you so much! Don’t give up. Practice makes perfect.

[@lisas.1681]

Always love watching you cook/bake 😍

[@marciaparsley2519]

Looks delicious. Anything with coconut I love.

[@trinisoca4310]

Oh how I miss my grandma rip she made the best sweet bread

[@esilenna01]

Same, but my great grandmother 💔💔

[@nadinekhan7417]

Wow this sweetbread looks soo delicious you did an awesome job!!!Will be making soon!!! Thanks for sharing!❤❤

[@Peta-Hazel-thornhill-Bim]

I plan to hang out with a.childhood pal this Christmas season and I am definitely making this to go with our tea time together. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I had an old recipe from my Mum and I lost it when I was forced to move more times than I would have liked but this fills that void.

[@tishelletobias5643]

By far THE BEST sweetbread ever! I've tried this recipe and everyone who has tasted this sweetbread has said it's the best they've ever had. The recipe is super easy to follow and it came out great the very first try!

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks so much for using my recipe and taking the time to post your wonderful feedback. Glad it turned out well and everyone enjoyed it!! 💕🌸

[@tap200tap]

I am about to try it!

[@tishelletobias5643]

@@tap200tap Please let me know how it turns out! I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

[@leothaking3007]

Absolutely delicious sweet bread recipe. I made this to take to a thanksgiving dinner here in the USA and it was a BIG HIT.

[@CookingWithRia]

One of my favorites as well! Thanks for letting me know! All the best to you and happy holidays! ❤️

[@jessiestuart6994]

i checked all the sweetbread recipes on youtube. this looked the best. it was my first time and it came out perfectly!!!!

[@satiesankar7280]

Best recipe ever..A cup of hot coffee goes well with this sweet bread...

[@navycottoncandi]

Thanks Ria I make mine similar I omit the eggs and milk but use water to combine. Also I add a bit of Crisco to butter mixture and it is heavenly. Thanks once again and stay safe.

[@lorahanna1483]

Eureka! I have searched far and wide for a recipe for sweet bread that did not crumble when cut up, or dry out after 3 days! I found it! This is a wonderful recipe that I will keep forever. She's right, it is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and most importantly, it maintains its integrity for a very long time. Texture and taste are just absolutely wonderful. The recipe makes 2 loaves. With other recipes I would have to gobble both loaves up within a week, because they dried out so quickly, but with Ria's recipe , the first one lasted me a week and I'm on the second one now ,and it's still soft and delicious! Thank you Ria!

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks so much!🥰

[@allihenderson7955]

Love it gonna try it this weekend Ty Ria.

[@ramonarobey3670]

My first recipe was your corn pie and it came out wondrerful,just made your sweet bread and it is delicious,thankyou for sharing your recipe's and my family thanks you too.🥰💖

[@limarichardson5275]

Definitely going to give this a try

[@rdstobbart]

Looks beautiful Ria, you make it look so easy 🥰

[@susang.pacheco1011]

Oh my I tried this recipe and it came out great 👍🏽

[@soniavaughan700]

Ria, I thank you so very much for sharing this recipe, it was so easy to follow and I made sweetbread for the first time and I was so happy with the end results ….. Delicious 🤤 roti is the next recipe for me to try. Thank you again 🙏🏾

[@charizmansingh]

I followed the link to your website, I love what you did there. We need sites like this for Trinidad dishes. Please keep it up. It's absolutely Great.

[@jenna5346]

Love it 😍 as always I enjoyed watching your videos .

[@lindasalloum5310]

I am definitely going to bake this bread. Yummy.

[@Reza-1223]

Beautiful. I like it with a cup of tea or milk. I think we say coconut bun ( s) it's a very delicious coconut treat.💯🇬🇾👍💯💯😁🙏❤

[@herawatietimothy9889]

Thank you very much indeed for the video. I really appreciate it. I am going to treat myself with sweetbread ( your recipe ) for this season .Wishing you and your family A Very Merry Christmas and a Bright and Prosperous 2021 from Caracas Venezuela.

[@anastasiamathura5401]

Looks delicious I always make sweetbreads at Christmas time I like to have it with ginger bear

[@joycelynking-defreitas3590]

I left Trinidad at age 14. Never made sweet bread before and I'm in my 60's. I followed your recipe and my bread came out super delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipes and videos. Much appreciated!!!

[@CookingWithRia]

Wonderful!

[@allihenderson7955]

Yummmy ! Just perfect 👌

[@banzaitnt]

Every saturday evening was sweetbread, loved it warm with scrambled egg......dont ask i was an unusual child😃

[@vanessamcallister4235]

Lol. I liked mine with cheese.🤷‍♀️

[@CookingWithRia]

Oh dear! 😀

[@judysadowsky2186]

Hi Ria, you have been my go to baker for a very long time. I love making your pound cake which everyone goes crazy for. You are just a fabulous baker.

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks so much

[@jacqulinecornwall8659]

Will definitely try this but without de eggs though.all the same, thank you ria.

[@dinellelafleur1438]

Love all your recipes

[@nadlat8880]

I tried this delicious sweet bread recipe and it turned out wonderful, thank you.

[@karminiparsan4440]

STILL the best sweetbread on the net..no doubt about it💪💪

[@candicekarielynnbeckles9122]

How to make banana bread

[@vh2337]

Wonderful video, I like how you did this and the recipe looks delicious. Thanks for posting.

[@nafeesaali2310]

Your dishes are amazing. I have tried the hops bread & paratha roti. It came out great my husband loves when I make it 😋 I enjoy watching your videos, keep up the good job you’re doing 👍🏼

[@CookingWithRia]

Thank so much! Happy to hear that! ❤️

[@jenniferworrell384]

Yummy, Hi Ria I haven't had sweet bread in quite some years you bring back lots of memories..😋😋💯💯, that was a holiday treat, THANK YOU for sharing, I'm going to try it, stay safe, and have a blissful Holiday..🌲🌲🌲🍁🍁

[@aclark30121]

Thanks for sharing your recipe for sweet bread--this looks so delicious and easy to make--you have a blessed day--

[@ladypaul1971]

This is the perfect recipe. My sweet bread was perfect. Just the way I like it.

[@shepherdtv1]

Best bread ever, it was so delicious. Thank-you

[@suzierodney1598]

Hi Ria I'm from Trinidad and Tobago I shared your recipes with my friends and family my brother said that your bread is the best recipe to follow i made bread from your recipe and other stuff keep up the great work

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks for the great feedback and for sharing!! ❤️

[@nhshappyrelationship]

Ah! The memories of mommy and tantie baking bread and making drinks for the holiday. Ria, please please, can you recreate a gluten-free sweet bread recipe?

[@maggieseebalack5272]

Love all of your recipes...

[@dianepersaud8348]

Looks very delicious.

[@champagnebubbles7095]

It looks so delicious 🤤

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing my dear Ria. You too stay safe & healthy.

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks Bumbi. You too.

[@carlaclement4229]

Ooohhhhh Ria, you won't believe i was looking for this recipe from you a few weeks ago because I want to make some for Christmas please God. So thank you very much and as always please keep safe. Stop tempting me at 03:55am in the morning with that crunch 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Stay well, bless up 🙏🏽❤🙏🏽

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks for stopping by. 😀🌷

[@NancyOgbeborTV86]

Yummy, the colour combination is eyes catching, thanks for sharing.

[@hafeezanisha6609]

Hi I like mine with home made chocolate tea trini style hot cocoa 🇹🇹😍❤️👍 love your sweet bread and I love your voice. Happy cooking and baking.

[@MahadKhan.]

I will definitely try it soon.

[@diamondclark1245]

😂Wow whee 👍👍I must bake this it look and I know it does taste glorious, I will let you no Mrs. Rid thank you🙏

[@Bake_That]

Looks delicious!!!

[@marciasam9538]

Looks delicious 🤤

[@MahadKhan.]

Really you made a lovely item for tea time

[@lisaalexander6236]

I tried this recipe and my sweetbread came out really good. Thank you!!

[@CookingWithRia]

I'm so glad!

[@MahadKhan.]

I really liked your smooth cooking style.

[@leehackett5621]

Going to try this one.

[@japersaud277]

Looking delicious Will try it ❤❤❤❤

[@judithjoseph2856]

Will surely try look so good

[@Val-px1gn]

Scrumptious😌

[@hillyj1]

I’m gonna really enjoy this

[@qyet61]

I had a longing for a taste of home and came across this sweetbread recipe, a staple at Christmas. Wow, so authentic, so scrumptious. Thanks Ria, you are the best...wish I could post a photo....🥰👍😋

[@CookingWithRia]

You are so welcome!

[@qyet61]

@@CookingWithRia I just made another batch, they never last. Thanks again

[@karenwalter8524]

Just watching this made me subscribe. This WILL be on our holiday table and a few will be lucky enough to get as gifts. 😁

[@lizamckoy1010]

Delicious looking. Thank you.

[@yugeshwarisingh2423]

Looks yummy will try thx Ria ur the best

[@CookingWithRia]

My pleasure 😊

[@pranitalakeram9443]

Looks delicious, it's a sunny morning, 36 degrees in CT time to make Ria's coconut sweet bread( guyanese coconut buns) . Happy holidays from our family to your ❤

[@richardrampersad1654]

I KNOW WHAT U MEAN I MAKE 4 AND I HAVE A COUPLE SLICES WITH HOT COFFEE

[@richardrampersad1654]

IM IN CT TOO.... A BIT CLOSER TO RHODE ISLAND

[@reshmagopaul6113]

Oh wow looks delicious yummy

[@lelaboodhoo9149]

THAT SWEET BREAD LOOKS DELICIOUS

[@CookingWithRia]

Thank you!

[@veronicagoodridge9554]

Will give this a try

[@avacupid8446]

I tried your recipe 2 days ago OMG it was fantastic. Thank you

[@CookingWithRia]

Great to hear!

[@lornamurray3955]

Hello Miss Ria, wish you and your family had Wonderful Christmas. Made this on Christmas Eve night mmmmmmm, did not disappoint. Turned out peeerrrfect!!! had some this morning with coffee, DEVINE😋😋😋❤️👍🏽👍🏽

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks for the feedback Lorna! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shirlyn74]

Going to try this Ria. Will let you know ❤️

[@bernadinelawrence3881]

I got it thank you ❤❤❤ very simple

[@bernadinelawrence3881]

I tried it and it came out really good again thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@savitrirampersad5600]

Looks yummy

[@dellafelipa8970]

Looking so delicious 😋😋😍 thxs you for you video recipe

[@donnalynch6845]

I like this way than the others dat I watch ,thank you Sis 👌🤗🇧🇧👍

[@karminiparsan4440]

Perfect👌👌I like it with currants and mixed peel..no coloured fruit and like you..I use a glaze on top and no sugar sprinkled. Btw the ends are the best part😁

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks. Sure are...we fight for the ends in our family.

[@AstralPrincess]

In the beginning of the video, you showcased a beautiful table spread with hearty looking food. RIA.......I Need these recipes in my life and I dont even know what I was looking at lol 😂

[@CookingWithRia]

Thanks! All recipes will be shared on this channel-time permitting. Stay tuned! 😀💕🌷

[@qyet61]

Hi Ria, I've just made another batch of your sweetbread. It's now become my go to comfort food for a taste of home....❤

[@CookingWithRia]

Thank you so much! Glad you love it!🥰

[@melissajagessar7474]

This sweetbread looks lovely Ria. I can’t wait to try it. My mommy died 3 years ago and all of her recipes were lost. This looks exactly like hers I can’t wait to try making it. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe

[@CookingWithRia]

Sorry to hear and hope you enjoy! ❤️

[@KupKakesbyKay81]

Ria, thank you for your wonderful recipe. I made this Sweetbread today and last year and it's the holy grail. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Again, thank you 💐🌹♥️🌺🌺🌺

[@CookingWithRia]

Happy holidays! Thanks for using my recipe! Glad you love it! ❤️🥰

[@anjoferguson3717]

Hello ria have not posted in awhile cause the gremlins are in school online. But they gonna love you for real they love sweetbread and this looks very simple .they can make this for themselves unlike the ones for christmas you know the amount of sweetbread trini makes to share for family. Two means they get to eat there creation. The gremlins and I have enjoyed your channel .me relearning the stuff I learnt as a child. My niece and nephew visiting the kitchen with me through your eyes. We had fun and enjoyed your company.they love to eat puts on not an Oz. I don't always have the time but it makes my heart glad they can turn on u tube and find u thus keeping them out of mischief. There favorite are in ah folder just for them. To u on behalf of myself and gremlins we wish u all the best for 2021 (regardless of corona gods in control)and may peace love joy good health and eternal blessings be with you and family. Plz stay safe From trini back home

[@CookingWithRia]

You have been missed. Thanks a million for your support. Love to you and your beautiful family. Hope they enjoy! Stay safe.

[@michaelsharpe5491]

Watching from Jamaica it looks very delicious

[@sammii8467]

Sweet bread and Special bread aka Butter bread. I can’t find the butter bread anywhere anymore. I will definitely follow this recipe for the sweet bread

[@savitaghany7925]

Wow great

[@trishdafryck9736]

Wow RIA awesome recipe 😋👍

[@naddiasanichara3863]

Love all your cooking and baking l am looking forward to Christmas black cake yes I know is August lol

[@cleopatralewis-rd8vn]

Thks for sharing your recipe I tried it and and it was very good and shared with my patient happy holiday👍

[@delstep2255]

My sweet bread came out amazing. Thanks my sister. Keep up the good work.

[@CookingWithRia]

Glad you liked it

[@breanagarcia9468]

Hi Ria that's so sweet of you to put this video of the sweet bread recipe. Thank you so much. Can't wait to try it so excited. You have such a sweet voice. Can you put a picture of you and your family I have never seen you guys in any of your videos. Thanks again. Be safe.